12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | Worked out Visanthe Shiancoe The Seattle Seahawks worked out free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Patriots) Monday, Dec. 17, but did not sign him....[+]The Seattle Seahawks worked out free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Patriots) Monday, Dec. 17, but did not sign him.

News -- November 2012

11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez will be limited: Updating previous reports, New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) will be active for the team's Week 12 game against...[+] the New York Jets Thursday, Nov. 21, but he'll be limited in the game. TE Visanthe Shiancoe could see more targets as a result.

11/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez may not replace Rob Gronkowski: New England Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski (forearm) and Aaron Hernandez (ankle) play two different positions within the team's offense....[+] There is the traditional 'Y' position, who is 6-foot-5 or taller, at least 255 pounds, can run but absolutely must be a standout blocker. He has to be a viable receiver, but not a great one. There is also the 'F' or flex tight end, who is 6-foot-3 or taller, around 235 pounds, must be able to run and be an excellent pass receiver. He does not need to be a good blocker. If the team wants to stick with that system while Gronkowski is out, TEs Michael Hoomanawanui and Daniel Fells could fill GronkowskiÂs 'Y' position, while Hernandez and TE Visanthe Shiancoe would serve as the flex tight ends.

11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Visanthe Shiancoe activated: The New England Patriots activated TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list Saturday,...[+] Nov. 10. He is expected to be active in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills with TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) sidelined.

News -- October 2012

10/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Visante Shiancoe returning to practice: New England Patriots TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is able to practice but...[+] is not eligible to come off the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list until Week 10.

10/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Visanthe Shiancoe at walk-through: New England Patriots TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) took part in the team's walk-through Tuesday, Oct. 23, meaning he could...[+] be close to returning from the Injured Reserve. The team has 21 days to decide whether to activate him.

10/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Two eligible to practice: New England Patriots TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) and DL Myron Pryor (pectoral) are both eligible to return to practice this...[+] week, but head coach Bill Belichick is still determining if either player will be healthy enough to be active in Week 7. However, Shiancoe, per the league's new rules, can't be activated for the active roster until Week 8. TE Michael Hoomanawanui will likely be cut to make room for Shiancoe.

News -- September 2012

9/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Visanthe Shiancoe could be headed to IR: The New England Patriots could place TE Visanthe Shiancoe (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve, according to sources. Shiancoe could...[+] possibly be placed on the new short-term Injured Reserve, making him eligible to return later in the season.

News -- July 2012

7/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | More financials for Visanthe Shiancoe : New England Patriots TE Visanthe Shiancoe's one-year deal includes $800,000 in incentives if he plays 65 percent or more of the...[+] offensive plays.

7/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Visanthe Shiancoe contract update : Updating a previous item, the New England Patriots signed TE Visanthe Shiancoe to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million, according...[+] to sources with knowledge of the deal. The deal could be worth as much as $2 million.

7/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Jeremy Shockey to come in for physical: The Philadelphia Eagles plan to give free-agent TE Jeremy Shockey (Panthers) a physical at some point, but nothing is set. Free-agent...[+] TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Vikings) is set to visit Tuesday, July 24, and they might want to see where he ends up before pursuing Shockey.

7/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Visanthe Shiancoe to visit ThursdayFree-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Vikings) is scheduled to visit with the New England Patriots Thursday, July 19....[+]Free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Vikings) is scheduled to visit with the New England Patriots Thursday, July 19.

News -- March 2012

3/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Visanthe Shiancoe will not return: The Minnesota Vikings will not re-sign free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe this offseason because they have added TE John Carlson...[+] to the roster.

3/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | Visanthe Shiancoe to visit: Free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Vikings) is expected to visit with the Seattle Seahawks within the next few days. Shiancoe worked...[+] with Seahawks offensive coordinator during his time with the Minnesota Vikings.

News -- February 2012

2/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | May show interest in re-signing Visanthe Shiancoe : The Minnesota Vikings may show interest in re-signing impending free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe this offseason because the team...[+] may use more two tight end sets next season.

News -- January 2012

1/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Visanthe Shiancoe set to become free agent: Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe might be playing in his final game with the team in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears,...[+] as he is set to become a free agent at season's end. However, with TE Jim Kleinsasser retiring, and only TE Kyle Rudolph at the position, the team might be interested in bringing Shiancoe back.

News -- December 2011

12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Have players quit? : Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe said he did not see the necessary effort from some teammates in Week 15. 'I would say,...[+] you could see some guys hung it up,' Shiancoe said. 'Not a lot though. Like a very small handful of guys.' Shiancoe said it was 'very, very disappointing' to see that happen and made it clear he wants no part of being with a team that could be the worst in franchise history.

11/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Visanthe Shiancoe looks likely to play in Week 12: Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in practice Friday, Nov. 25, and it appears...[+] he is in line to play in Week 12. 'He's made enough progress to where we feel like he has a very good chance of playing on Sunday,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'We'll see how it goes as we get a little bit closer.'

11/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Consider adding Allen Reisner: Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday, Nov. 23, that the team is considering promoting TE Allen Reisner from...[+] the practice squad to the active roster with TEs Kyle Rudolph (quadriceps) and Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) both missing practice. 'We're talking about that,' Frazier said. 'We'll see if either Kyle or Visanthe gets better as the week goes on. But Allen is definitely part of the conversation.'

News -- October 2011

News -- April 2011

4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Three TEs entering last year of contracts: Minnesota Vikings TEs Visanthe Shiancoe, Jim Kleinsasser and Jeff Dugan are entering the final year of their contracts, reports...[+] Tom Pelissero, of 1500ESPN.com.

News -- February 2011

2/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Visanthe Shiancoe excited about new offense: Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe said he is excited about the offense that new offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave will...[+] bring in because the tight end has a big role in it, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.